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A scavenging Arctic Fox – Svalbard 2016

A scavenging Arctic Fox – Svalbard 2016

This gorge on Svalbard is home to many thousands of Kittiwakes which nest on the sheer cliff faces. The sight of so many birds in such a confined place is quite remarkable. There are thousands of birds on the wing and many more on their nests. It is a remarkable feat...

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Kittiwakes everywhere – Diskobukta, Svalbard 2016

Kittiwakes everywhere – Diskobukta, Svalbard 2016

This gorge on Svalbard is home to many thousands of Kittiwakes which nest on the sheer cliff faces. The sight of so many birds in such a confined place is quite remarkable. There are thousands of birds on the wing and many more on their nests. It is a remarkable feat...

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Bowhead Whales – Svalbard 2016

Bowhead Whales – Svalbard 2016

Bowhead Whales. This was perhaps one of the most memorable sightings of our trip to Svalbard in 2016. Bowhead Whales, once common in these waters are now rarely seen. These are a true Arctic species and in pre-whaling times it is estimated that more than 100,000...

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